GRCC offers two types of Police Academy programs: a semester track police academy and regional track police academy.
Which Program is Right for You?
Semester Track Program (2 Semesters)
Who can apply: Anyone with or without a degree or needs financial aid. Students must finish required nine prerequisite courses before starting the Police Academy.
- When: August – April (Fall and Winter)
- Schedule: Monday-Thursday from 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with the occasional weekend courses that we will provide in advance for firearms, tactical first aid and emergency vehicle operations.
- Financial aid eligible
- Earn a Law Enforcement, A.A.A.S. and Police Academy Certificate
Explore the Semester Track Program
Regional Academy (16-Weeks)
Who can apply: Anyone with a college degree or actively sponsored/employed by a law enforcement agency.
- When: January – April
- Schedule: Full-time (Monday-Friday, around 40 hrs/week with occasional weekends)
- Cost: $9,000 (not eligible for financial aid)
Compare Semester Track and Regional
Semester Track Police Academy | Regional Police Academy | |
|---|---|---|
Schedule | Part-time, ideal for working students | Full-time, intensive immersion |
Timeline | Spans across Fall and Winter Semesters | Completed within Winter Semester only |
Financial Aid | Eligible, FAFSA, grants or student loans | Not eligible, requires alternative funding |
Academic Type | For credit, counts toward a degree/certificate | Non-credit, strictly professional training |
Testing
GRCC offers MCOLES testing to enrolled and non-enrolled students including:
- Physical Agility Test
- Pre-Enrollment Physical Fitness Test
- Reading and Writing
Get Started
Take the first step to enroll by reaching out to our team.
Questions?
For additional information about the academy, please contact:
Bo Peters
Police and Corrections Academy Director
Email: rpeters@grcc.edu
Phone: (616) 234-3362